BY CHRIS LAWRENCE MOOREFIELD — Three major forest fires continued to burn in Hardy County Thursday afternoon. West Virginia Division of Forestry Director Jeremy Jones identified them […]
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Forest fires rage across the state
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — The low humidity, warmer temperatures, and the steady wind in recent days has turned the West Virginia forest and the new leaf […]
W.Va. spring fire season, burning restrictions return
The start of West Virginia’s annual spring fire season was Wednesday, marking the return of burning restrictions. The West Virginia Division of Forestry reminds residents to confine […]
National Guard aids in battling at New River Gorge fire
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE FAYETTEVILLE — Crews from the West Virginia National Guard are aiding the West Virginia Division of Forestry and the National Park Service in Fayette […]
Arbor Day and Awards
The City of Morgantown celebrated Arbor Day Monday at Krepps Park. The city arborist, tree board chair and the West Virginia Division of Forestry urban forestry coordinator […]
Arson ruled out as cause of Coopers Rock brush fire
Investigation into the cause of the Coopers Rock State Forest brush fire has produced no evidence of human involvement. Rudy Williams, regional forester for the West Virginia […]
